Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Discourtesy: Word
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number
Discourtesy: Word
Paul J. Bentz
Badge #20690,
White Male
Service
started January 2017, ended September 2022,
Tax #962948
Complaints
2
Complaints
7
Allegations
2
Substantiated
2
Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
3
Exonerated
2
Unsubstantiated
Complaint #202006515,
October 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Nonlethal restraining device |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Allegation: | Discourtesy: Word |
| Complainant: | Black Male, 21-24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Other |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| NYPD Conclusion: | No Disciplinary Action-DUP |
| Penalty: | No penalty |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201902899,
March 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest |
| Complainant: | Hispanic Female, 30 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Exonerated |
| Complaint #202006515, October 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Nonlethal restraining device | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide shield number | Black Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 21-24 | Substantiated (Command Discipline A) |
| Discourtesy: Word | Black Male, 21-24 | Exonerated |
| Abuse of Authority: Other | Unsubstantiated | |
| NYPD Conclusion: No Disciplinary Action-DUP | ||
| Penalty: No penalty | ||
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201902899, March 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Female, 30 | Unsubstantiated |
| Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest | Hispanic Female, 30 | Exonerated |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Discipline
Case: 2021-24240
Closed: 1/15/2022
Case Details:
- Violated patrol rules.
- Wrongfully discourteous to an individual known to the Department.
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B